New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin has reinvigorated his team, leading it to a six-game winning streak. Lin will be put to an even greater test on Thursday, when he faces off against the Miami Heat (23-7). The Miami Heat are second place in the Eastern Conference and riding out a four-game winning streak in which they defeated the Washington Wizards, Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers. Photo: REUTERS

By now, the Knicks' newest point guard, Jeremy Lin, is a household name and Linsanity has taken the nation by storm. His performance on the court and his demeanor garnered him Linstant national attention.

It seems like every day someone else is talking about the NBA newcomer who is rallying the Knicks and New York City.

Evey day, it appears that the phrase #Linsanity goes viral, with everyone voicing their opinion about the California born Harvard graduate.

Even other New York sports and teams are consumed with Jeremy Lin's rise to fame.

I was just singing all we do is Lin in the shower. Wow. I'm a fan kinda like all 13 yr old girls are Taylor Swift fans #LINsanity, Tweeted New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck.

Which surprised you more, @Giants Victor Cruz's 2 TD performance against the Eagles or Jeremy Lin's performance the last week?, Tweeted the New York Giants official account.

However, Lin does have his detractors and they took to the social media platform to call him out.

Boxer Floyd Mayweather took to Twitter to denounce Linsanity's epic surge, claiming he is only getting attention because he is Asian.

Jeremy Lin is a good player but all the hype is because he's Asian. Black players do what he does every night and don't get the same praise, Tweeted Mayweather.

Lin's agent, Roger Montgomery, did not issue any statement or offer any comment, according to ESPN. Mayweather then took to Twitter to respond to alleged criticisms he received as a result of the Tweet.

Its OK for ESPN to give their opinion but I say something and everyone questions Floyd Mayweather, he wrote. Other countries get to support/cheer their athletes and everything is fine. As soon as I support Black American athletes, I get criticized.

I'm speaking my mind on behalf of other NBA players. They are programmed to be politically correct and will be penalized if they speak up.

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